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Bulky Womb, Swollen Ovaries. Going Through Menopause. Cancer?
Hi I attended my doctor today for a smear test, after examination she told me that my womb was quite bulky and she was sending me for a scan. I am going through the menopause for the last 4 years and my period stopped 3 years ago. She mentioned the possibility of my ovaries being swollen and possible cancer. I am 50 this year.
Fri, 14 Jun 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Menopause is associated with cessation of menstrual cycles, thinning of the endometrium (uterine lining) and atophy (shrinkage) of ovaries.
An increase in thickness of the endometrium and enlargement of ovaries in the peri-menopausal and menopausal phase has to be looked with suspicion.
This could be due to malignancy of the endometrium and / or ovaries.
An ultrasound scan will determine the nature of the enlargement, whether it is invasive / infiltrative.
An endometrial biopsy or curettage will be followed.
These investigations will determine the nature of the lesion.
Management will be guided by the results of these investigations.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Menopause is associated with cessation of menstrual cycles, thinning of the endometrium (uterine lining) and atophy (shrinkage) of ovaries.
An increase in thickness of the endometrium and enlargement of ovaries in the peri-menopausal and menopausal phase has to be looked with suspicion.
This could be due to malignancy of the endometrium and / or ovaries.
An ultrasound scan will determine the nature of the enlargement, whether it is invasive / infiltrative.
An endometrial biopsy or curettage will be followed.
These investigations will determine the nature of the lesion.
Management will be guided by the results of these investigations.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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